{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F4efbc9a9-b4f2-4375-95b8-a768de5a8a5e","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"031: Real Relationships and Genuine Connections with Michelle Powell","description":"We all crave love and belonging. The important thing to remember though, is to strive for healthy relationships and not allow unhealthy patterns to develop in our lives.\u00a0\nHowever, as adults we sometimes let all the trauma and stress of life stop us from letting people into our lives and cultivating a friendly or romantic relationship.\nIn this episode, Michelle Powell and I discuss the different factors that we have to navigate through when it comes to relationships\u2014the stories in our heads, choosing quality over quantity, deciding whether to be vulnerable or not, online dating, love languages, and finding a balance between our feminine and masculine sides.\nTOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:\n\nMichelle\u2019s work (03:41)\n\nWe all need true connections, love and belonging (4:50)\n\nPersonal and professional trauma makes us hesitate in having relationships (6:57)\n\nThe impact of core values on relationships (8:34)\n\nWe all have stories in our heads based on past relationships (10:34)\n\nWe build emotional armour to protect our vulnerable parts (12:33)\n\nYou\u2019ve grown and aren\u2019t the same person you once were (13:55)\n\nIs it important to know your emotional triggers are before entering a new relationship? (14:30)\n\nWe need to stay aligned with our integrity and be self aware of our boundaries (16:11)\n\nBoundaries can shift as you grow because it could be just you playing safe (18:16)\n\nDisposable vs authentic relationships (21:04)\n\nOnline dating has its place in our society today but everything still depends on knowing your worth (23:10)\n\nKnow your love languages (25:01)\n\nFemales and males can see things in different ways so communication is key (29:24)\n\nWhen females tap too much into the masculine side (32:26)\n\nSocietal pressures on women (35:26)\n\nFinding a balance between the feminine and masculine sides (38:40)\n\nTwo-way communication is important, even though people find it hard to do (43:16)\n\nIt\u2019s okay to take small steps at a time (47:59)\n\nHave quality relationships without judgment (49:50)\n\n\n\nCONNECT WITH MICHELLE POWELL\nMichelle Powell Website\nClick Here to download your free copy of The Courage to Heal\nConnect with Michelle on Facebook\nConnect with Michelle on Instagram\nConnect with Michell on Youtube\nCONNECT WITH ELAINA MULLERY\nHappyNurse.com.au\nConnect with me on Instagram and Facebook\nConnect with me on LinkedIn\nSubscribe to my Youtube channel","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b827b162-2036-49df-b605-2e1331117c8b/2-podcast-image-1.jpg"}